Extra £100m funding announced as police warn of cuts

BBC - Fri, 01/31/2025 - 08:17
Yvette Cooper says the cash is for more local officers but some forces say they still face budget shortfalls.

About 8,000 still without power in NI one week after Storm Éowyn

BBC - Fri, 01/31/2025 - 07:54
At its peak 30% of all premises in Northern Ireland had their power disconnected.

'I saved my mother from killer GP Harold Shipman'

BBC - Fri, 01/31/2025 - 06:24
Residents say killer GP Harold Shipman's crimes continue to leave a mark 25 years after his conviction.

I'm haunted by mum's end-of-life nursing home care

BBC - Fri, 01/31/2025 - 06:10
Linda Watson's 93-year-old mother was referred for support over neglect risks in her final days.

Five key impacts of Brexit five years on

BBC - Fri, 01/31/2025 - 01:41
The UK left the European Union on 31 January 2020.

Suspended engineer accused of forging fire safety certificates for high-rise flats

BBC - Fri, 01/31/2025 - 01:36
Buyers say they’ve had mortgage offers withdrawn on flats with safety certificates issued by the man’s firm.

Suspended engineer accused of forging fire safety certificates for high-rise flats

BBC - Fri, 01/31/2025 - 01:36
Buyers say they’ve had mortgage offers withdrawn on flats with safety certificates issued by the man’s firm.

Brits need better work ethic, says senior Tory MP

BBC - Fri, 01/31/2025 - 01:28
The shadow home secretary says the UK is in a global race and everyone needs to make a contribution.

NHS to offer 'groundbreaking' sickle cell gene therapy

BBC - Fri, 01/31/2025 - 01:21
The gene therapy Casgevy, which will now be offered to some patients in England, could help people live disease-free, experts say.

NHS to offer 'groundbreaking' sickle cell gene therapy

BBC - Fri, 01/31/2025 - 01:21
The gene therapy Casgevy, which will now be offered to some patients in England, could help people live disease-free, experts say.

Singer and actress Marianne Faithfull dies at 78

BBC - Fri, 01/31/2025 - 01:11
She was known for hits such as 1964's As Tears Go By and films including 1968's The Girl On A Motorcycle.

Farmers in bird flu 'panic' call for UK vaccine plan

BBC - Fri, 01/31/2025 - 00:48
Vaccinating poultry against bird flu is still not allowed in the UK despite a rise in farm outbreaks.

Farmers in bird flu 'panic' call for UK vaccine plan

BBC - Fri, 01/31/2025 - 00:48
Vaccinating poultry against bird flu is still not allowed in the UK despite a rise in farm outbreaks.

The Papers: Trump's diversity 'blame' after air crash and 'shoplifting nation'

BBC - Fri, 01/31/2025 - 00:16
The Washington air collision and record high of shoplifting in the UK feature on Friday's papers.

Increasing student loan borrowing will 'change lives'

BBC - Fri, 01/31/2025 - 00:01
The amount Northern Irish students can borrow towards their living costs is to rise by over £1,000.

Millions yet to file self-assessment tax return as deadline looms

BBC - Fri, 01/31/2025 - 00:01
Millions still have to file their tax return by midnight of face a penalty, HMRC said.

Draught pints to cost 1p less after tax change

BBC - Fri, 01/31/2025 - 00:01
The reduction in alcohol duty comes into effect on Thursday, but critics say it is not enough.

Tourist 'lucky to be alive' after Thai bike crash

BBC - Thu, 01/30/2025 - 22:53
Lee Francis says he "sheds a tear every day" but is staying positive a year after a serious crash.

Alleged spy thought she was helping police, court told

BBC - Thu, 01/30/2025 - 21:37
Vanya Gaberova is one of several Bulgarian nationals accused of spying for Russia.

TV's Repair Shop fixes ruined historic rugby shirt

BBC - Thu, 01/30/2025 - 21:23
Fly-half Bryan Richards's shirt was damaged when the colour ran after it went through the wash.